Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

toupee

Noun
/tuːˈpeɪ/
Definition
A small wig that is worn to cover a bald spot or to enhance the appearance of hair.
Examples
  • He decided to wear a toupee to hide his balding head.
  • At the party, she noticed several men with toupees that looked very realistic.
  • He claimed his toupee was made from the finest quality human hair.
Meaning
A toupee is a type of hairpiece designed to conceal baldness or thinning hair, often made from real or synthetic hair.
Synonyms
  • wig
  • hairpiece
  • hair supplement